But due to continued erosion, it wasn't enough to complete the entire half-mile stretch that runs along South Rooselvelt Boulevard, city staff has said in a request to spend $375,000 on 5,345 tons of sand before April.

Smathers needs a new coat of sand on its east end, according t...

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